*The Official VILLAS AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Owners & Lovers Group*

[MarmaladesMom]

Looking at a possible points rental stay in a couple years and LOVE both Victorian style in general and Mary Poppins especially so naturally GF is a great fit.

The new resort studios are gorgeous. Curious though if that 5th floor retained the gable ceilings? Or did they decide those had to go? Anyone know?

Also I hear rumors that now all the resort studios at GF have microwaves? Anyone able to confirm?

 

[Sandisw]

Looking at a possible points rental stay in a couple years and LOVE both Victorian style in general and Mary Poppins especially so naturally GF is a great fit.

The new resort studios are gorgeous. Curious though if that 5th floor retained the gable ceilings? Or did they decide those had to go? Anyone know?

Also I hear rumors that now all the resort studios at GF have microwaves? Anyone able to confirm?

We stayed 5th floor and had that type of ceiling. And yes, microwaves are in all the rooms.

 

[LadybugsMum]

Do the TVs in the original VGF building allow for mirroring? I'd like to watch the World Cup while we are there next week and would rather see it on the big TV rather than my mini ipad.

 

[PolyRob]

Do the TVs in the original VGF building allow for mirroring? I'd like to watch the World Cup while we are there next week and would rather see it on the big TV rather than my mini ipad.

Yes, VGF1 has been upgraded to include Chromecast eligible TVs

 

[mrsap]

 

[mrsap]

Good Afternoon from the Villas!!

Not many Christmas decorations in here this year. Just a few wreaths and some small trees outside. Still beautiful, though!

 

[DVCsloth]

Good Afternoon from the Villas!!

Not many Christmas decorations in here this year. Just a few wreaths and some small trees outside. Still beautiful, though!

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Beautiful resort!

 

[mrsap]

Beautiful resort!

The main building is as beautiful as ever!

 

[Chuck96]

Very excited for our first stay here, starting in 3 weeks and 1 day. Also our “welcome home“ stay and our first December visit to WDW, so we are triply excited. Looks outstanding, thanks for sharing seasonal pictures!

 

[Her Dotness]

Very excited for our first stay here, starting in 3 weeks and 1 day. Also our “welcome home“ stay and our first December visit to WDW, so we are triply excited. Looks outstanding, thanks for sharing seasonal pictures!

That's a perilous time of year for a "Welcome Home" stay. How completely lovely the GF is then will sink into your hearts and never leave, assuring you'll return as often as you can.

It gives the song, "I'll Be Home For Christmas," a poignancy it likely never before had. I can say that 7 years after our only Christmas stay. Christmas anywhere else struggles to live up to the delight our GF Christmas was.

May our beloved home fulfill your fondest Disney dreams and keep you ever-eager to return. Happy Christmas to all.

 

[mrsap]

Good morning all! It’s a lovely start to the day!

 

[LadybugsMum]

Good morning all! It’s a lovely start to the day!

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Did you hear my kids fighting out there ?!?

 

[mrsap]

Did you hear my kids fighting out there ?!?

Actually I did hear a couple of kids this morning!!!!! Too funny!!! You must be right above me!!!

 

[nicole88s]

Good morning all! It’s a lovely start to the day!

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We just got home yesterday and it looks like we were neighbors. Hope you’re enjoying your trip!

 

[sndral]

Views from resort studio standard view villa 9438 - straight ahead (looking at Boca Chica,) to the left & to the right. The chairs on the box balcony are slightly higher & you can sit & see over the railing easily.

 

[pinkxray]

We just got back a few days ago from WDW. We didn’t get to stay at VGF this trip. (Stayed at Copper Creek, which is quickly becoming a family favorite)

I did boat hop over to GF for a massage at the spa. I also stopped to speak to a guide to start the process of adding on points. We signed the papers on the weekend to add on 60pts at VGF! So excited to use these points for girls only weekend trips with my oldest DD or my sister. Dh is one of those who thinks GF is too stuffy so we will continue to use our SSR to stay as many different places as possible for family trips.

My massage was amazing, as was our lunch at GF Cafe! Our VGF are our first direct points and it was amazing to have the points load as soon as I signed the papers. I am all ready to book DD18 and I a quick trip next Dec. the second she finishes finals.

 

[sndral]

We’ve had some lovely sunsets this visit - taken from the walking path on our stroll to the MK.

 

[princesslayla]

Hi everyone-

We own at VGF and looking to stay 12/29-1/3 2023…one year away…..how impossible will it be to book a 2 bedroom???? Lots of fixed week ownership for the last week of December ? Anyone have any information to share with me? Might be easier to book two resort studios? Thanks!

 

[LadybugsMum]

You could get the reservation now and walk it to guarantee having the room. But, 2 beds are open from July through Nov right now; so it’s conceivable that you may not have much of a problem if you wait.

 

[mamaofsix]

Hi everyone-

We own at VGF and looking to stay 12/29-1/3 2023…one year away…..how impossible will it be to book a 2 bedroom???? Lots of fixed week ownership for the last week of December ? Anyone have any information to share with me? Might be easier to book two resort studios? Thanks!

If you're booking at 11 months, I don't think you'll have much problem getting a 2 bedroom. The deluxe studios are the hard ones to get at 11 months.